This recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Not only is it crazy easy, it takes no time to whip up and is all done in 1 skillet! When I first considering trying this recipe I wasn’t too excited about it, but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s so much tastier than it looks and the name implies.

I’ve made it twice in two weeks (and usually I don’t repeat recipes nearly as often). I actually used smoked venison (thanks Gramps for all the venison!), and it was perfect. But any type of sausage will do just fine.

Spicy Sausage Pasta Skillet

1 teaspoon olive oil

12oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 cups mushrooms, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 1/3 cups chicken broth

1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)

1/2 cup half & half

pepper, to taste

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

8oz pasta (I used rotini)

4 cups fresh baby spinach

plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onions and saute about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute another few minutes. Add garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.

Turn the heat up to high and add chicken broth, tomatoes, half & half, and peppers. Bring to a boil then add pasta and stir to combine. Place a lid on top, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add spinach then stir to combine and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.